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South Austin Dentist

3901 S Lamar Blvd Ste 480, Austin, TX 78704

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (737) 437-3801 Directions Website (southaustindentisttx.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 98% · 1–2 stars: 2% · 122 written reviews

Last 12 months: 69 reviews · 99% 4–5 stars · Replies: 89% of reviews

24mention friendly, welcoming staff

12mention gentle, thorough cleanings

Read what patients say (2 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Emergency
  • 10 insurers named

In short

It keeps a four-day week, Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm, under Steven Van Wicklen, who has been licensed in Texas since 1985. Just two one- or two-star reviews have been posted since October 2023, and between them they raise insurance, a payment dispute and a rushed visit.

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Nitrous oxide for children

Texas records show his permit allows him to administer nitrous oxide; the practice says its nitrous option can be used for children too.

Dr. Steven Van Wicklen, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 1985
  • Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 1985
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1991)

NPI 1396769402 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

More replies than most

Replies cover 89% of reviews, a higher share than at most Austin practices we list.

One- and two-star reviews
2%of 122 written reviews
A lower share than 65% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 3%
Most common complaints
Insurance problems1
Payment, deposit or refund disputes1
Rushed visit1
Of its 2 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
89%of written reviews get a reply
More replies than 87% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 36%
Licensed in Texas since
1985its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 89% of Austin dentists we list
Middle Austin dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

What they can help with

Veneers & cosmetic: how it works ShowA front tooth with a veneer, a thin shell on the front surface only, beside a front tooth with a crown covering all of it above the gum.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

12Gentle, thorough cleanings

Staff and office

24Friendly, welcoming staff

How we count themes

What unhappy patients say

Why they were unhappy

  • Insurance problems1
    None in the last 12 months
  • Payment, deposit or refund disputes1
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Rushed visit1
    None in the last 12 months

How we read these

VantageOne savings plan

The website says VantageOne offers up to 50% off preventive care.

Ways to pay

  • Payment plans (its website)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Names Aetna, Assurant, Careington, Cigna and 6 more (its website, not a network check)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)

Preventive care for kids

For children and teens, the practice says sealants are an option and fluoride may be recommended for kids with cavity risk factors.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
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When you can go

Closed
Friday, and weekends

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Getting there

3901 S Lamar Blvd Ste 480
Austin, TX 78704
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · southaustindentisttx.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Austin planning areas

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